Vélo route Trek Madone SL 6 8e Gen Shimano 105 Di2 12v Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 Era White 2027

The Trek Madone SL 6 8th Gen Shimano 105 Di2 12v Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 Era White offers access to the performance of the Madone range with a build that strikes an excellent balance between technology, efficiency and affordability. Its 500 Series OCLV carbon frame incorporates the major innovations from Trek, notably IsoFlow technology, which improves vertical comfort whilst maintaining optimal stiffness for efficient power transfer. Lightweight, responsive and precise, it offers handling worthy of a competition bike whilst remaining versatile for intensive training sessions and long, sporty rides.

The eighth generation of the Madone features a design entirely focused on aerodynamics, with its Full System Foil tubes, seamless cable routing and ‘ Race ’ geometry designed to maximise speed and stability. Compatibility with tyres up to 32 mm improves comfort and grip without compromising performance, whilst the full-carbon fork ensures precise and confident handling, particularly on fast descents and when changing pace.

This version features the Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed electronic groupset, which delivers fast, quiet and precise gear changes thanks to technology derived from Shimano ’s top-of-the-range groupsets. The Aeolus Bontrager Elite 50 carbon wheels perfectly complement this build with their 50 mm aerodynamic profile, their stiffness and their ability to maintain high speeds whilst remaining efficient during accelerations. Combined with the Bontrager Comp cockpit, the Aeolus Elite saddle and components carefully selected by Trek, this Madone SL 6 is an excellent choice for cyclists looking for a modern, high-performance road bike that is more affordable than the SLR models.

Technical specifications: 

Frame & Fork:

- Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube shape, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS headset, electronic or mechanical cable routing, removable aerodynamic chain guard, T47 bottom bracket, Flat Mount disc brakes, UDH universal derailleur hanger, 142 x 12 mm thru-axle
- Fork: 8th-generation full-carbon Madone, carbon tapered steerer tube, internal brake cable routing, Flat Mount disc brakes, 12 x 100 mm splined thru-axles

Drivetrain:

- Shifters: Shimano 105 R7100, 12-speed
- Front derailleur: Shimano 105 R7100, towed-on, Down Swing technology
- Rear derailleur: Shimano 105 R7100, compatible with cassettes up to 36 teeth
- Crankset: Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34 teeth (lengths vary by size)
 - Cassette: Shimano 105 7101, 11-34, 12-speed
- Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
- Bottom bracket: T47 threaded, internal bearings

Brakes:

- Brakes: Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes, Flat Mount
- Rotors: Centrelock-compatible, maximum diameter 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear

Wheels & Tyres:

- Front wheels: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50, OCLV carbon, Tubeless Ready, 100x12 mm thru-axle
- Rear wheel: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50, OCLV carbon, Tubeless Ready, 50 mm rim depth, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru-axle
- Front wheel quick-release: Bontrager through-axle, fluted Switch
- Rear wheel quick-release: Bontrager through-axle, fluted Switch with removable lever
- Tyres: Bontrager Aeolus Pro, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x28 mm
- Rim tape: Bontrager TLR
- Sealant: Bontrager TLR, 177 ml
- Maximum tyre width: 32 mm

Components:

- Handlebar: Bontrager Comp, aluminium, diameter 31.8 mm, depth 80 mm, height 121 mm (width adjusted to suit frame size)
- Stem: Trek RCS Pro, -7°, length adjusted according to frame size
- Saddle: Bontrager Aeolus Elite, austenitic rails, width 145 mm
- Seatpost: Madone Aero carbon, offset 0 mm, short version
- Handlebar tape: Trek Gel Cork

General information:

- Maximum weight: 125 kg (bike + rider + accessories)
- Sizes: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
- Colours: Era White / White
- Brand: Trek